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Bangkok: Riding on midfielder Lalremsiami’s twin strikes and forward Sangita Kumari’s late goal, the Indian women’s under-18 hockey team beat China 3-2 in a closely contested match at the fourth women’s Asia Cup here on Saturday.<\/p>\nBangkok: Riding on midfielder Lalremsiami’s twin strikes and forward Sangita Kumari’s late goal, the Indian women’s under-18 hockey team beat China 3-2 in a closely contested match at the fourth women’s Asia Cup here on Saturday.<\/p>\n
India were off to a quick start as their first goal came in the 7th minute, with Lalremsiami converting a smart chance to give India the lead.<\/p>\n
With five minutes of the first half to go, Lalremsiami doubled her tally and India’s lead going into the break.<\/p>\n
China came out stronger in the second half, Gu Yangyan scoring a penalty corner goal in the 40th minute to bridge the deficit.<\/p>\n
India held the control and the possession throughout this period but were unable to create clear opportunities. In the 51st minute, Yangyan scored the equaliser via a penalty stroke.<\/p>\n
India didn’t let their heads drop though, and instead rallied to score a goal that would prove to be the winner. Sangita Kumari took full advantage of a penalty corner as she netted a goal to give India a 3-2 victory.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the game, coach Baljeet Singh said: “It was a big game for us, and I am proud that despite losing an advantage in the second half we rallied and got the victory. It showed the strength of the players, mentally and physically.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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